NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is requesting sealed bids for construction of a Reed Gold Mine Panning Shelter in Midland, Cabarrus County, with bids due July 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. General Contractors must hold a general license classification for Building under North Carolina General Statute 87.

The project consists of a new open-sided, pre-engineered wood shelter and adjacent storage shed on a concrete pad, a new sidewalk connecting to existing site infrastructure, water provision for the owner's panning trough system, and an electrical panel for future power needs. The site is located at 9621 Reed Gold Mine Road, Midland, NC 28107. The scope includes all work shown on the drawings and specifications necessary for project completion.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held July 20, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Reed Gold Mine office to address project-specific questions, bidding procedures, and bid forms. Complete plans, specifications, and contract documents are available from Sizemore Group, LLC through Mr. Joel Helms at joelh@sizemoregroup.com or 828-230-4721. Bids must be submitted on the provided BID/ACCEPTANCE form with all blanks properly filled and signatures executed. Bid envelopes should be marked with the project name, bid date, contractor name, and license number. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately following the 2:00 p.m. deadline. No bid may be withdrawn for 30 days following bid opening. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities.